Tag Archives: Pete Hegseth

Hegseth in Brussels

Only one day after President Donald Trump had left France and returned to the White House, his Secretary of War (Congress approval for the change in name pending) met with his colleagues in NATO’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. I am … Continue reading

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While Iran is Playing Chess …

… it is not even clear whether Donald Trump is playing a game at all. I have seen some clips of yesterday’s Ultimate Fighting Championship, or UFC, event at the White House with a grim-looking President. A vulgar entertainment on … Continue reading

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Iran’s Jihad – Sacred Defense

Yesterday was TACO-Tuesday. It wasn’t clear why Donald Trump wanted to escort two US-flagged merchant vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz. Were there any special goods on board? Or was the entire enterprise of engaging his military just futile? … Continue reading

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Temptation in the Wilderness

I have always felt admiration for Jesus‘ responses while being tempted by Satan during his forty days of fasting in the wilderness. Jesus had just been baptized by John.  When Satan approached him, three times, suggesting turning stones into bread, … Continue reading

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“I Really Don’t Care, Do you?”

UPDATE BELOW. On Monday, 2 March 2026, the First Lady of the United States, Melanie Trump, presided over a session of the United Nations Security Council meeting about Maintenance of International Peace and Security, Children Technology and Education in Conflict. … Continue reading

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